Additionally, the damage done by carpet beetles can sometimes be mistaken for moths. Adult carpet beetles tend to enter the home by flying through open windows and doors, particularly during spring ...

It is the immature larvae forms that cause the damage, rather than the adult beetles. There are three native species in Britain of the Anthrenus genus, of which the varied carpet beetle, Anthrenus ...

Young carpet beetles and larvae feed on natural fibres like wool, silk and leather, as well as animal products including pet ...